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Review on Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception - Silver by William Burnett

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing super small radio

Amazing super small radio. OK, where do I start. Most online reviews are correct. I have been playing with radios for over 45 years and with the exception of my high end ham radio kits this is the best radio I have ever used. The AM reception is as good as anything I've ever used. The FM performance is OUTSTANDING. I can receive stations that I never hear on other radio stations. Shortwave was excellent. (You really need to use an external antenna for this to work and use its potential, or hook up something much longer, such as a cable 25-50ft OUTSIDE. The SSB reception is excellent, and the variable filters work great. The battery life is great too... surprisingly something like 3 or more days of continuous use.

Pros
  • Fingers crossed
Cons
  • Good but not great